uptrend

noun

up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: an upturn especially in business or economic activity

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President-elect Trump’s successful reelection bid sparked an uptrend in stocks for crypto, tech and auto industries less than 24 hours after results were announced. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024 So, what happens next? DJT clearly reversed its uptrend last week. John S. Tobey, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Worse, building permits, a leading indicator of new housing starts, have also stagnated likely due to the uptrend in rental vacancy rates. Robert Barone, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Staying in the range’s upper half was a key during the stock’s uptrend from March through July earlier this year. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uptrend 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uptrend was in 1926

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“Uptrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptrend. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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uptrend

noun
up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: a rise especially in business or activity

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